Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

WARNING
While you are maintaining or adjusting the machine,
someone could start the engine. Accidentally
starting the engine could seriously injure you or
other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition, engage parking
brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s)
before you do any maintenance. Also push the
wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the
spark plug(s).

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
After each use
Every 50 hours
Every 80 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Monthly
Yearly
Yearly or before storage
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Test the starter interlock.
• Check the machine for loose hardware.
• Check air cleaner; replace if dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Clean the engine and the exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris buildup from the machine.
• Clean and lubricate the spreader.
• Clean the sprayer tank.
• Clean the strainer.
• Clean the sprayer nozzles.
• Clean the foam air-cleaner element More often under severe conditions.
• Check the pressure in the tires.
• Service the transaxle.
• Check sprayer system.
• Remove the engine shrouds and clean the cooling fins.
• Lubricate the grease fittings.
• Replace the dual element air filter.
• Change the engine oil.
• Change the engine oil (more often under severe condition).
• Check, clean and gap the spark plug.
• Service the spark arrester.
• Clean the fuel-sediment cup.
• Service the fuel strainer.
• Check the battery.
• Torque the axle bolts.
• Prepare the machine for storage.
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before service
or making repairs around the engine area.
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